The subject of Development Consent Order (DCO) judicial reviews has been a point of contention for major scheme promoters, often stirring up challenges and unpredictability. For a significant project or development, acquiring a DCO can stretch across many years, involving tedious processes and extensive deliberations. As experienced legal professionals, we are all too familiar with…
After seven protracted years of anticipation, the Bermuda Government has declared that the remaining sections of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) are scheduled to be implemented in their entirety on January 1, 2025. Up to this point, only subset portions of PIPA, primarily those pertaining to the induction of the Office of the…
In a recent development concerning governmental regulations surrounding telemedicine, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has indicated its intent to contemplate a potential new Special Registration for telemedicine. The goal of this registration process would be to allow health professionals the ability to prescribe controlled substances to their patients without the necessity of an…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Monday that, if finalized, could compel employers to adjust how they accommodate employees experiencing work-related limitations due to pregnancy or related conditions. This development is of vital importance to legal professionals working on employment law issues, particularly those advising corporations and…
The US federal antitrust enforcement bodies have released a long-awaited draft of merger guidelines, according to JD Supra. These new draft guidelines are geared towards shaping the review process of mergers and acquisitions and embody significant changes to the existing enforcement policy. This update holds substantial implications for future Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) plans of…
On Tuesday, Norway’s governmental regulatory authority, Datatilsynet, revealed that Meta Platforms is seeking to contest a fine imposed on it due to user privacy rights violation. Datatilsynet subsequently advised against the use of Meta products because of potential security and confidentiality issues. They argue that Facebook, a Meta subsidiary, doesn’t adhere to the parameters defined…
In an increasingly complex international landscape, the Canadian government has broadened its scope of sanctions in response to the recent events in Eastern Europe. These new measures specifically target Russia, Belarus, and the separatist territories located in Ukraine. Notably, this decision follows the Russian invasion of Ukraine in August 2023, marking another significant development in…
The False Claims Act (FCA) has been a significant tool for combating fraud against the U.S. government. With the FCA allowing individuals (whistleblowers) who expose fraudulent behavior to potentially share in any government recovery, these exposures have become an important part of the regulatory environment. To help legal professionals stay abreast of the evolving landscape,…
In July 2023, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), released its Annual Report to Congress, covering the activities of calendar year 2022. Whilst the report’s data is slightly outdated now that we are eight months into 2023, it does provide significant information on how the Committee functioned and the trends that…
In an endeavor to scale broadband access in rural and high-cost areas, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Sixth Report and Order (Order) in its Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) docket on August 4, 2023. Detailed in a story covered by JDSupra, the provision is evidence of a commitment to bridging the digital gap in…
The Biden-Harris administration is expanding its focus on artificial intelligence by introducing an AI development competition. In a report by Aislinn Keely dated August 9, 2023, the competition will challenge participants to create AI-enabled technology aimed at automating the security of pivotal national software solutions. The reward for this contest? A grand incentive of almost…
For legal professionals, understanding the complexities of environmental regulations such as Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA) is a crucial part of advising corporations in the agricultural and fisheries sectors. Enacted five years ago by the Canadian Federal Government, the act presents both unique opportunities and challenges for farmers, greenhouse operators, and fishermen. One…
In recent legal developments, the Supreme Court on June 30, 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis concluded resulting in a much-anticipated verdict. The court found that the First Amendment indeed blocks the state of Colorado from compelling, a website designer, to create expressive designs that would be at odds with her deeply held religious beliefs. This…
In an era of rising cross-border transactions and heightened threats to national security, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has become an essential element in the U.S government’s arsenal. With a focus on identifying, tracking, and blocking financial transactions associated with criminal enterprises, terrorist activities, and other threats, OFAC has consistently shown its growing…
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has established a new approach to acknowledging and regulating voluntary climate change commitments by non-state entities. Referred to as the Recognition and Accountability Framework, its goal is to boost transparency and accountability surrounding these commitments. The UNFCCC announced the Framework at the Climate Change Conference in…
IVF mixups are an unfortunate reality not just in the United States, but worldwide. Such was the case when a New York couple gave birth to twins, who were not genetically related to the parents or to each other. A similar unfortunate incident was reported in India in June 2023 when a ruling found against…
The escalating stakes in Sino-American relations are under the global spotlight, as both Washington and Beijing ramp up their trade policies, often justifying them under the banner of national or economic security. Notably, the political risks for U.S.-based businesses remain significantly elevated, given that both governments are poised to impose new export restrictions and increase…
In an effort to bolster the cybersecurity of K-12 schools, the White House has launched a series of initiatives aimed at addressing the increasing cyber threats facing this critical sector. The details, reported on JD Supra, come on the back of a report that painted a sobering picture of the cybersecurity landscape for schools in…
In the anarchic landscape of Artificial Intelligence usage, nations around the globe are grappling with the urgent requirement of legal scaffolding. With the ascendance of AI capabilities, governments and policy makers tangibly feel the pressure to regulate its use. Significant powerhouses including the European Union, the United States, United Kingdom, and China are all in…
In an impactful turn of events, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 2862 into law on August 4, 2023, significantly amending the Illinois’ Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. The legislation, articulated as being game-changing, was given the stamp of approval by the State Legislature and ushered in changes that will widely impact the Illinois’ Staffing…
In a recent edition of the Daily Compliance News, Tom Fox, known as ‘the Voice of Compliance,’ covered a mix of noteworthy compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, and general interest stories relevant to compliance professionals around the globe. This edition, dated August 9, 2023, and titled ‘The $555MM Edition’, provides an in-depth analysis of the…
Once upon a time, the only lawyers who were familiar with and concerned about antitrust laws were those who specialized in the area. Times have changed. In an era of hypercompetitive global commerce and governments that seem increasingly interested in regulating business, antitrust laws have come to affect a wide array of professionals throughout the…
A changing landscape in Washington D.C. may thrust law firms into a predicament over office return policies. This shift, fueled by the city’s already flexible work environment and compounded by governmental attorneys’ experiences over the last three years, stands to make it exceedingly difficult for Washington firms to mandate employees’ physical presence more than three…
The UK Government commenced a novel scheme of accommodating asylum seekers on a residential barge situated in Portland this week. The initiation of this unconventional measure marks the government’s intention to progressively increase the number of asylum seekers lodged on such similar provision over the ensuing months. The barge christened ‘Bibby Stockholm’ was initially boarded…
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s return to older, more stringent policies intended to govern workplace rules commenced, a move that took many by surprise. This noteworthy shift is another example of the Board’s departure from numerous decisions made during the Trump administration. The defining turn which fostered these alterations…